Friday, August 28, 2020

August 28th 2020

 Welcome back to RMS for the 2020-21 school year!

Riverton Schools are currently implemented our Enriched Remote Learning Plan.  The board will reconvene on September 14 to determine whether or not a return to our hybrid schedule is possible beginning September 21.  Dr. Polanin will communicate any return to school plans.

BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
  • New RMS Webpage!  From www.rivertonschools.org select Middle School, or bookmark this link!
  • Students are able to check out library books.  Please click HERE to request a book from our Librarian, Mrs. Dykstra.
  • Check your email for the RMS Remote Live Learning Schedule.
  • Virtual Learning Webinar Sign Up Please join us each Tuesday in September for virtual training and information on how to support your students during remote/virtual learning.  This series is being offered free of charge and will be presented by our BIST Consultants.  Sign in begins at 6:15 PM, with informational sessions starting at 6:30 PM.  Each webinar will conclude by 7:30 PM. 
  • Tuesday, September 1st- Parenting Virtual Learners
  • Tuesday, September 8th- We're All In This Together
  • Tuesday, September 15th- The Power Of Parenting Without Anger
  • Tuesday, September 22nd- Problem Solving Toward Change
  • Tuesday, September 29th- Strengthening Our Team
    DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
    • September 7 - Labor Day No School
    • September 14 - School Board Meeting
    • September 21 - POSSIBLE Return to Hybrid Schedule (All return to school communication will come from Dr. Polanin)
    NEED HELP?


    Students Of Character


    Tuesday, August 25, 2020

    August 25th 2020

     Welcome back to RMS for the 2020-21 school year!

    Riverton Schools are currently implemented our Enriched Remote Learning Plan.  The board will reconvene on September 14 to determine whether or not a return to our hybrid schedule is possible beginning September 21.  Dr. Polanin will communicate any return to school plans.

    BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
    • New RMS Webpage!  From www.rivertonschools.org select Middle School, or bookmark this link!
    • Week 1 (August 19) Virtual Video Announcements
    • Virtual Learning Webinar Sign Up Please join us each Tuesday in September for virtual training and information on how to support your students during remote/virtual learning.  This series is being offered free of charge and will be presented by our BIST Consultants.  Sign in begins at 6:15 PM, with informational sessions starting at 6:30 PM.  Each webinar will conclude by 7:30 PM. 
    • Tuesday, September 1st- Parenting Virtual Learners
    • Tuesday, September 8th- We're All In This Together
    • Tuesday, September 15th- The Power Of Parenting Without Anger
    • Tuesday, September 22nd- Problem Solving Toward Change
    • Tuesday, September 29th- Strengthening Our Team
      DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
      • September 7 - Labor Day No School
      • September 14 - School Board Meeting
      • September 21 - POSSIBLE Return to Hybrid Schedule (All return to school communication will come from Dr. Polanin)
      NEED HELP?

      Monday, August 24, 2020

      August 24th 2020

      Welcome back to RMS for the 2020-21 school year!

      Riverton Schools are currently implemented our Enriched Remote Learning Plan.  The board will reconvene on September 14 to determine whether or not a return to our hybrid schedule is possible beginning September 21.  Dr. Polanin will communicate any return to school plans.

      BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
      • New RMS Webpage!  From www.rivertonschools.org select Middle School, or bookmark this link!
      • Week 1 (August 19) Virtual Video Announcements
      • Virtual Learning Webinar Sign Up Please join us each Tuesday in September for virtual training and information on how to support your students during remote/virtual learning.  This series is being offered free of charge and will be presented by our BIST Consultants.  Sign in begins at 6:15 PM, with informational sessions starting at 6:30 PM.  Each webinar will conclude by 7:30 PM. 
        • Tuesday, September 1st- Parenting Virtual Learners
        • Tuesday, September 8th- We're All In This Together
        • Tuesday, September 15th- The Power Of Parenting Without Anger
        • Tuesday, September 22nd- Problem Solving Toward Change
        • Tuesday, September 29th- Strengthening Our Team
        DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
        • September 7 - Labor Day No School
        • September 14 - School Board Meeting
        • September 21 - POSSIBLE Return to Hybrid Schedule (All return to school communication will come from Dr. Polanin)
        NEED HELP?

        Thursday, August 20, 2020

        August 20th 2020

          Welcome back to RMS for the 2020-21 school year!

        Please check out the important links below for Back to School information!

        RMS will dismiss daily at 1:30 during Phase 4.
        BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
        • New RMS Webpage!  From www.rivertonschools.org select Middle School, or bookmark this link!
        • Hybrid Schedule
          • Unregistered students will not be allowed to attend school until the registration process is complete.
          • Students with Homeroom (HR) Thursday/Friday on their schedule will attend on B Days (Thursday & Friday) - First day in-person is August 20th!
          • Wednesday (and the other two days depending on when your student is assigned) are remote learning days for all students.  Students will be required to log in and complete work to be counted present for school.  Students not completing work on their remote learning days will be marked absent.
          • Schedules were released August 4th.  *Students not yet registered will not be able to see their schedule in Skyward.* 
        • Beginning of the Year Parent Information (one-stop link for everything)
        • Welcome to RMS presentation - Virtual Orientation (for all RMS students)
        • Virtual Learning Webinar Sign Up Please join us each Tuesday in September for a virtual training and information on how to support your students during remote/virtual learning.  This series is being offered free of charge and will be presented by our BIST Consultants.  Sign in begins at 6:15 PM, with informational sessions starting at 6:30 PM.  Each webinar will conclude by 7:30 PM. 
          • Tuesday, September 1st- Parenting Virtual Learners
          • Tuesday, September 8th- We're All In This Together
          • Tuesday, September 15th- The Power Of Parenting Without Anger
          • Tuesday, September 22nd- Problem Solving Toward Change
          • Tuesday, September 29th- Strengthening Our Team
          DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
          • August 20 - B Day - First day of in-person for B Day Students
          • August 21 - B Day
          • August 24- A Day
          • August 25- A Day
          • August 26- Remote
          • August 27- B Day
          • August 28- B Day
          DAILY SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENTS
          • Bus students will enter the side gym doors. Students being dropped off, or walking to school, will enter the front doors. 
          • Students will be screened each day when they come to school before they are allowed to board a bus or enter the building.
          • Students are required to wear face coverings throughout the day and practice social distancing as much as possible.
          • All students should go directly to their homerooms upon arrival. Students will not be allowed to gather in common areas throughout the school day.
          • Students are not allowed to use restrooms during passing periods. Students will be allowed to use assigned restrooms during class to limit the number of students in the restroom at any given time.
          • Traffic near the majority of classrooms will be one-way.
          • Students should refrain from bringing personal items to school as lockers will not be in use.
          • Learning materials will be digital to the greatest extent possible to prevent the sharing of materials.
          • The building will be closed to visitors during Phase 4.
          • Parents picking up students should use the intercom system.
          • Parents may wait outside, or in the vestibule, for their student.
          • Exceptions may be made to hold certain types of meetings, by appointment. Meetings will be held virtually as much as possible

          Wednesday, August 19, 2020

          August, 19th 2020

           Welcome back to RMS for the 2020-21 school year!

          Please check out the important links below for Back to School information!

          RMS will dismiss daily at 1:30 during Phase 4.
          BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
          • New RMS Webpage!  From www.rivertonschools.org select Middle School, or bookmark this link!
          • Hybrid Schedule
            • Unregistered students will not be allowed to attend school until the registration process is complete.
            • Students with Homeroom (HR) Monday/Tuesday on their schedule will attend on A Days (Monday & Tuesday)  First day in-person is August 17th!
            • Students with Homeroom (HR) Thursday/Friday on their schedule will attend on B Days (Thursday & Friday) - First day in-person is August 20th!
            • Wednesday (and the other two days depending on when your student is assigned) are remote learning days for all students.  Students will be required to log in and complete work to be counted present for school.  Students not completing work on their remote learning days will be marked absent.
            • Schedules were released August 4th.  *Students not yet registered will not be able to see their schedule in Skyward.*
          • Beginning of the Year Parent Information (one-stop link for everything)
          • Welcome to RMS presentation - Virtual Orientation (for all RMS students)
            DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
            • August 19 - Remote Learning Day
            • August 20 - B Day - First day of in-person for B Day Students
            • August 21 - B Day
            • August 24- A Day
            • August 25- A Day
            • August 26- Remote
            • August 27- B Day
            • August 28- B Day
            DAILY SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENTS
            • Bus students will enter the side gym doors. Students being dropped off, or walking to school, will enter the front doors. 
            • Students will be screened each day when they come to school before they are allowed to board a bus or enter the building.
            • Students are required to wear face coverings throughout the day and practice social distancing as much as possible.
            • All students should go directly to their homerooms upon arrival. Students will not be allowed to gather in common areas throughout the school day.
            • Students are not allowed to use restrooms during passing periods. Students will be allowed to use assigned restrooms during class to limit the number of students in the restroom at any given time.
            • Traffic near the majority of classrooms will be one-way.
            • Students should refrain from bringing personal items to school as lockers will not be in use.
            • Learning materials will be digital to the greatest extent possible to prevent the sharing of materials.
            • The building will be closed to visitors during Phase 4.
            • Parents picking up students should use the intercom system.
            • Parents may wait outside, or in the vestibule, for their student.
            • Exceptions may be made to hold certain types of meetings, by appointment. Meetings will be held virtually as much as possible

            Tuesday, August 18, 2020

            August 18th, 2020

             Welcome back to RMS for the 2020-21 school year!

            Please check out the important links below for Back to School information!

            RMS will dismiss daily at 1:30 during Phase 4.
            BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
            • New RMS Webpage!  From www.rivertonschools.org select Middle School, or bookmark this link!
            • Hybrid Schedule
              • Unregistered students will not be allowed to attend school until the registration process is complete.
              • Students with Homeroom (HR) Monday/Tuesday on their schedule will attend on A Days (Monday & Tuesday)  First day in-person is August 17th!
              • Students with Homeroom (HR) Thursday/Friday on their schedule will attend on B Days (Thursday & Friday) - First day in-person is August 20th!
              • Wednesday (and the other two days depending on when your student is assigned) are remote learning days for all students.  Students will be required to log in and complete work to be counted present for school.  Students not completing work on their remote learning days will be marked absent.
              • Schedules were released August 4th.  *Students not yet registered will not be able to see their schedule in Skyward.*
            • Beginning of the Year Parent Information (one-stop link for everything)
            • Welcome to RMS presentation - Virtual Orientation (for all RMS students)
              DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
              • August 18 - A Day
              • August 19 - Remote Learning Day
              • August 20 - B Day - First day of in-person for B Day Students
              • August 21 - B Day
              DAILY SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENTS
              • Bus students will enter the side gym doors. Students being dropped off, or walking to school, will enter the front doors. 
              • Students will be screened each day when they come to school before they are allowed to board a bus or enter the building.
              • Students are required to wear face coverings throughout the day and practice social distancing as much as possible.
              • All students should go directly to their homerooms upon arrival. Students will not be allowed to gather in common areas throughout the school day.
              • Students are not allowed to use restrooms during passing periods. Students will be allowed to use assigned restrooms during class to limit the number of students in the restroom at any given time.
              • Traffic near the majority of classrooms will be one-way.
              • Students should refrain from bringing personal items to school as lockers will not be in use.
              • Learning materials will be digital to the greatest extent possible to prevent the sharing of materials.
              • Students may bring a snack to eat at approximately 10:40 AM as they will eat lunch just prior to dismissal.
              • The building will be closed to visitors during Phase 4.
              • Parents picking up students should use the intercom system.
              • Parents may wait outside, or in the vestibule, for their student.
              • Exceptions may be made to hold certain types of meetings, by appointment. Meetings will be held virtually as much as possible

              Monday, August 17, 2020

              August 17, 2020

               Welcome back to RMS for the 2020-21 school year!

              Please check out the important links below for Back to School information!

              RMS will dismiss daily at 1:30 during Phase 4.
              BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
              • New RMS Webpage!  From www.rivertonschools.org select Middle School, or bookmark this link!
              • Hybrid Schedule
                • Unregistered students will not be allowed to attend school until the registration process is complete.
                • Students with Homeroom (HR) Monday/Tuesday on their schedule will attend on A Days (Monday & Tuesday)  First day in-person is August 17th!
                • Students with Homeroom (HR) Thursday/Friday on their schedule will attend on B Days (Thursday & Friday) - First day in-person is August 20th!
                • Wednesday (and the other two days depending on when your student is assigned) are remote learning days for all students.  Students will be required to log in and complete work to be counted present for school.  Students not completing work on their remote learning days will be marked absent.
                • Schedules were released August 4th.  *Students not yet registered will not be able to see their schedule in Skyward.*
              • Beginning of the Year Parent Information (one-stop link for everything)
              • Welcome to RMS presentation - Virtual Orientation (for all RMS students)
                DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
                • August 17 - First Day of school for A Day Students
                • August 17 - A Day
                • August 18 - A Day
                • August 19 - Remote Learning Day
                • August 20 - B Day - First day of in-person for B Day Students
                • August 21 - B Day
                DAILY SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENTS
                • Bus students will enter the side gym doors. Students being dropped off, or walking to school, will enter the front doors. 
                • Students will be screened each day when they come to school before they are allowed to board a bus or enter the building.
                • Students are required to wear face coverings throughout the day and practice social distancing as much as possible.
                • All students should go directly to their homerooms upon arrival. Students will not be allowed to gather in common areas throughout the school day.
                • Students are not allowed to use restrooms during passing periods. Students will be allowed to use assigned restrooms during class to limit the number of students in the restroom at any given time.
                • Traffic near the majority of classrooms will be one-way.
                • Students should refrain from bringing personal items to school as lockers will not be in use.
                • Learning materials will be digital to the greatest extent possible to prevent the sharing of materials.
                • Students may bring a snack to eat at approximately 10:40 AM as they will eat lunch just prior to dismissal.
                • The building will be closed to visitors during Phase 4.
                • Parents picking up students should use the intercom system.
                • Parents may wait outside, or in the vestibule, for their student.
                • Exceptions may be made to hold certain types of meetings, by appointment. Meetings will be held virtually as much as possible

                Wednesday, August 12, 2020

                Back to School 2020

                Welcome back to RMS for the 2020-21 school year!
                Please check out the important links below for Back to School information!


                RMS will dismiss daily at 1:30 during Phase 4.
                BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
                • New RMS Webpage!  From www.rivertonschools.org select Middle School, or bookmark this link!
                • Meet Your Teacher Conference signup is now available in Skyward.  Please sign up to meet with your student's HR teacher.  If you have multiple children, you only need to attend one meeting.  We want to make sure you are prepared for the upcoming school year with all of the information you need in order to have a successful year!
                  • RVS students do not need to sign up for these meetings.  A staff member will be in contact soon.
                • Hybrid Schedule
                  • Unregistered students will not be allowed to attend school until the registration process is complete.
                  • Students with Homeroom (HR) Monday/Tuesday on their schedule will attend on A Days (Monday & Tuesday)  First day in-person is August 17th!
                  • Students with Homeroom (HR) Thursday/Friday on their schedule will attend on B Days (Thursday & Friday) - First day in-person is August 20th!
                  • Wednesday (and the other two days depending on when your student is assigned) are remote learning days for all students.  Students will be required to log in and complete work to be counted present for school.  Students not completing work on their remote learning days will be marked absent.
                  • Schedules were released August 4th.  *Students not yet registered will not be able to see their schedule in Skyward.*
                • Bell Schedule
                • Beginning of the Year Parent Information (one-stop link for everything)
                • Welcome to RMS presentation - Virtual Orientation (for all RMS students)
                DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
                • August 10-14 - Remote Learning Planning Days (No School)
                • August 17 - First Day of school for A Day Students
                • August 17 - A Day
                • August 18 - Remote Learning Day
                • August 19 - B Day - First day of in-person for B Day Students
                • August 20 - B Day
                DAILY SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENTS
                • Bus students will enter the side gym doors. Students being dropped off, or walking to school, will enter the front doors. 
                • Students will be screened each day when they come to school before they are allowed to board a bus or enter the building.
                • Students are required to wear face coverings throughout the day and practice social distancing as much as possible.
                • All students should go directly to their homerooms upon arrival. Students will not be allowed to gather in common areas throughout the school day.
                • Students are not allowed to use restrooms during passing periods. Students will be allowed to use assigned restrooms during class to limit the number of students in the restroom at any given time.
                • Traffic near the majority of classrooms will be one-way.
                • Students should refrain from bringing personal items to school as lockers will not be in use.
                • Learning materials will be digital to the greatest extent possible to prevent the sharing of materials.
                • Students may bring a snack to eat at approximately 10:40 AM as they will eat lunch just prior to dismissal.
                • The building will be closed to visitors during Phase 4.
                • Parents picking up students should use the intercom system.
                • Parents may wait outside, or in the vestibule, for their student.
                • Exceptions may be made to hold certain types of meetings, by appointment. Meetings will be held virtually as much as possible